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Comments for "Durant singled out for praise"enLazarusMunozhttp://www.nbadraft.net/node/10138#comment-56832
<p>You either live in L.A. or keep up with the Clippers, because you're on point.</p>
<p>His rookie year in the NBA reminded me of his freshman year in high school. He could've easily taken over and been the go-to player during his freshman year, but he played his role. He was on a senior heavy team, which featured Indiana's Mr. Basketball and another guy who was an Indiana All-Star. His sophomore season was a different story though. There were still a couple of seniors on the team, so he didn't assume complete leadership duties yet, but he was the go-to offensive player on the team. His scoring average jumped from 13.5 as a freshman to 26 as a sophomore. His junior year there were no seniors on the team and he completely took over in every aspect of the game. The same can be said for his senior season.</p>
<p>Last season in the NBA, he played his role behind Baron Davis, Zach Randolph, Marcus Camby, Chris Kaman... The vets. However just like in high school, I believe he'll take a huge step up his second year. If you pay attention to him now, you can already see it in his confidence level. You can see it in the way he talks. He's about to break out lol.</p>
<p>He is an underrated defender, which is what I argue with people about all the time. I'm glad you brought that up, especially the blocked shots. People are quick to say Mayo and Westbrook are better defenders than him, but I don't think so. It's closer than they think lol.</p>
Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:18:40 +0000IndianaBasketballcomment 56832 at http://www.nbadraft.netYeah one thing id like tohttp://www.nbadraft.net/node/10138#comment-56766
<p>Yeah one thing id like to see him become is more aggressive on the offense end and demand the ball more...There were games last year where he was started out strong or got into a good groove,but then he would dissapear for stretches...Some of that had to do with Zach Randolph being a black hole and only looking out for himself,and Baron Davis being Baron Davis!!</p>
<p>BTW...He's an absolutly under rated defender...I think he was third among all shooting guards in block shots,behind D Wade and i think....Rasul(spelling) Butler</p>
Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:28:35 +0000LazarusMunozcomment 56766 at http://www.nbadraft.netLazarusMunozhttp://www.nbadraft.net/node/10138#comment-56448
<p>You can definitely tell EJ is more comfortable. I think a lot of it has to do with him having one full season of experience under his belt. He knows what to expect now. He's also more comfortable with his teammates. He knows DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin really well. Truth is, he's pretty quiet and shy until he gets comfortable. He's a funny kid though lol.</p>
<p>knicksfreak... EJ is his nickname. It stands for Eric Jr.</p>
Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:02:26 +0000IndianaBasketballcomment 56448 at http://www.nbadraft.netWho the hell is EJ? Erichttp://www.nbadraft.net/node/10138#comment-56353
<p>Who the hell is EJ? Eric Gordon?</p>
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:23:41 +0000knicksfreakcomment 56353 at http://www.nbadraft.netI'm glad...http://www.nbadraft.net/node/10138#comment-56316
<p>I'm glad that players are wanting to play for team USA and that they are going out of there way to try and make a team to do so. I love that, and of course my boy KD gets his spot. I see him as unguardable in 3-4 years, literally. It some what bothers me coach K puts so much effort into this (because Duke has been blowing as of late ), but hey, he needs to win somewhere. So why not the world stage?</p>
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:50:56 +0000nthegoodlifecomment 56316 at http://www.nbadraft.netDuranthttp://www.nbadraft.net/node/10138#comment-56137
<p>in 5 years.<br />
it will be </p>
<p>James<br />
Durant<br />
Paul<br />
Roy<br />
Wade</p>
<p>as the top five players in the league.</p>
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:59:08 +0000MallStax5comment 56137 at http://www.nbadraft.netEJ is gonna make a name for himself this year...http://www.nbadraft.net/node/10138#comment-56108
<p>He went to play summer league when he didnt have to,to work on his game...He wasnt shooting many three pointers,instead he was working on his mid range game and adding a post up game,he played lock down defense on Adam Morrison when they played the Lakers and seemed to being letting more of his personality out...Last year he came across as quiet and almost shy! Be intresting to see if he takes his game to another level now with Zach Randolph gone and EJ will probably be the number one option on offense</p>
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:39:54 +0000LazarusMunozcomment 56108 at http://www.nbadraft.netD-Rose should make it forhttp://www.nbadraft.net/node/10138#comment-56090
<p>D-Rose should make it for sure if he doesnt thats a huge mistake as well as K.D.</p>
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:07:01 +0000Michael.S.comment 56090 at http://www.nbadraft.netIguodala can handle thehttp://www.nbadraft.net/node/10138#comment-56081
<p>Iguodala can handle the ball..</p>
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:42:00 +0000JNixoncomment 56081 at http://www.nbadraft.netigoudalahttp://www.nbadraft.net/node/10138#comment-56075
<p>would be a defensive specialist, he needs to improve his handle/ jumper</p>
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:24:32 +0000eprizzle14comment 56075 at http://www.nbadraft.net